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July 20 - Immigration Jobs in Texas, New Jersey, Virginia, and Shanghai

July 20 - Immigration Jobs in Texas, New Jersey, Virginia, and Shanghai

Comment: Immigration Jobs in Texas, New Jersey, Virginia, and Shanghai
The ideal time to start looking for a job is now. Small and large law firms are looking for immigration attorneys, paralegals and professionals. Today, Immigration Daily features job openings in Houston,TX; Florham Park, NJ; Tysons Corner, VA; and Shanghai, China. Scroll down to see the opportunities!

Focus: Physician Immigration for Experts
We are proud to announce the newest ILW.com seminar series, "Physician Immigration for Experts." The first session will take place this Thursday, July 23. The Discussion Leader is Robert Aronson and other speakers for this series include Kristen Harris, Jennifer Minnear, Matther Shick, Greg Siskind, Sarah Stensrud, and Barry Walker. The curriculum is as follows:

FIRST Phone Session on Thursday, July 23, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time) - THE ROLE OF IMG'S IN THE NATION'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

What are the challenges/inadequacies in the physician workforce

Where do INGs fit in to address physician shortages

What have we learned over the years on the practice patterns of IMGs

SECOND Phone Session on Thursday, August 13, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time) - WORKAROUNDS FOR IMGS TO THE H-1B CAP: GETTING IMGS PLACED IN A TIMELY MANNER

Analyzing time objectives for employer and IMG

Workarounds to the H-1B cap

THIRD Phone Session on Thursday, September 3, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time) - THE POSSIBLE FACE OF IMG IMMIGRATION IN THE FUTURE: Legislative and administrative reform initiatives

Don't delay, act today. The registration deadline for the first session is Tuesday, July 21th at 11:59pm. Can't make one of the sessions? Don't worry, we will send you a recording of any session you have missed.

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Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal
Houston, TX. Greenberg Traurig has an opening in its Houston, TX location for an experienced business immigration paralegal. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 4 years preparing immigrant and nonimmigrant visas (i.e., H, L, TN, E, O, J visas, adjustment of status, consular processing, advance parole, employment authorization documents, PERM etc.) Outbound immigration experience is a plus. Bachelor's degree is required. The ideal candidate must be very organized, detail-oriented and able to work independently. They must possess excellent computer skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work overtime when necessary is a must. If you would like to work in a fast paced, heavy volume, deadline driven environment alongside a team of experienced immigration attorneys and professionals who are passionate about the practice of Immigration Law, then we want to hear from you! We have all the resources of a large, international law firm while preserving our firm's collegial and collaborative culture. Competitive benefits and compensation package offered. Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Nancy Miller at millerna@gtlaw.com. No phone calls please.

Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal
Florham Park, NJ and Philadelphia, PA. Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, is currently seeking several college graduate paralegals for the Immigration Practice group of our Florham Park, NJ and Philadelphia, PA offices. The positions are temporary with the possibility of future employment. When applying, please submit your CV/resume and a writing sample. Position Summary: The EB-5 Paralegal team will assist attorneys with complex investor visa cases.
Job duties are as follows: (1) review of financial documents, including tax returns, financial statement, preparation of reports that will be submitted to the federal government, and banking records; (2) audit of money trails from abroad to the United States; and (3) case management. Qualified applicants will be detailed-oriented, have the ability to perform thorough document review, and have excellent writing skills. Position requirements include: a Bachelor's Degree and strong academic credentials. No prior paralegal or EB-5 investor visa experience required. We will train. Employment or academic background in finance, accounting, business, legal studies or a related field is helpful. Second language proficiency, particularly in Mandarin, is a plus but not required. Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required. Competitive benefits and compensation package offered. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Mary Ellen Dolan at dolanm@gtlaw.com. No phone calls please.

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
Florham Park, NJ. Greenberg Traurig has an opening in its Florham Park, NJ location for a mid-level business immigration attorney. Qualified candidates should have 3-5 years' experience specifically in business immigration, including extensive experience in non-immigrant and immigrant visas and PERM applications. EB-5 experience is a plus as this position will have some EB-5 related duties. Additional requirements include excellent client service and communication skills, case management, productivity, well-developed organizational skills and advanced writing and analytical skills. If you would like to work in a fast paced, heavy volume, deadline driven environment alongside a team of experienced immigration attorneys and professionals who are passionate about the practice of Immigration Law, then we want to hear from you! We have all the resources of a large, international law firm while preserving our firm's collegial and collaborative culture. Competitive benefits and compensation package offered. Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Mary Ellen Dolan at dolanm@gtlaw.com.

Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal
Tysons Corner, VA. Greenberg Traurig has openings in its Tysons Corner, VA location for entry-level (1-3 years), mid-level (4-7 years) and senior level (7 + years) business immigration paralegals. We are looking for candidates that have experience with the following: preparing immigrant and nonimmigrant visas (i.e., H, L, TN, E, O, J visas, adjustment of status, consular processing, advance parole, employment authorization documents, PERM etc.) Outbound immigration experience is a plus. Bachelor's degree is required. The ideal candidate must be very organized, detail-oriented and able to work independently. They must possess excellent computer skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work overtime when necessary is a must. If you would like to work in a fast paced, heavy volume, deadline driven environment alongside a team of experienced immigration attorneys and professionals who are passionate about the practice of Immigration Law, then we want to hear from you! We have all the resources of a large, international law firm while preserving our firm's collegial and collaborative culture. Competitive benefits and compensation package offered. Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Nancy Miller at millerna@gtlaw.com. No phone calls please.

Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
Shanghai, China. Greenberg Traurig, LLP is seeking a mid-level immigration/EB-5 attorney to work in our Shanghai location as part of our growing EB-5 practice. Qualified candidates must have experience with I-526, Applications for Immigrant Investors, DS-260 immigrant visa processing and I-485, Adjustment of Status applications, as well as the filing of I-829 petitions to remove conditions of residency. Experience in I-924, Applications for Initial Regional Center Designation, Amendments and Exemplars and business immigration matters a plus. The ideal candidate must be fluent in Mandarin and English and barred in the U.S. Additional requirements include excellent client service and communication skills, case management, productivity, well-developed organizational skills and advanced writing and analytical skills. If you would like to work in a fast paced, heavy volume, deadline driven environment alongside a team of experienced immigration attorneys and professionals who are passionate about the practice of Immigration Law, then we want to hear from you! We have all the resources of a large, international law firm while preserving our firm's collegial and collaborative culture. Competitive benefits and compensation package offered. Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to kalmykovk@gtlaw.com. Qualified candidates only need apply. No phone calls please.

Immigration Law Certificate
Classes offered both online and in-person. Master the complex and ever changing maze of immigration policies and regulations with the Immigration Law Studies Certificate Program offered by CUNY's School of Professional Studies. This graduate-level certificate program, consisting of (3) three-credit classes, offers students who complete it a comprehensive understanding of the laws, regulations, and processes surrounding the status of immigrants in the US, including family and employment-based immigration and deportation defense. It is designed for individuals working in law firms, companies, government agencies and nonprofit organizations where they interact with immigrants and immigrant legal concerns on a regular basis and would therefore benefit from greater knowledge of the laws and regulations surrounding immigration. For more information on class schedules, tuition and fees, course applications and to register,
see here.

ComingsNGoings: New Partner
Fragomen Worldwide, the leading provider of global immigration services and a member of both the Am Law 100 and the Am Law Global 100, announces the election of a new partner. Shintaro Araki joined the firm in 2007 and has unique knowledge of U.S. immigration law as it relates specifically to Japanese corporations. Shintaro has authored numerous articles on U.S. work visas and visa application procedures at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and the U.S. Consulate General in Osaka. He speaks English and Japanese, and is admitted to the New York Bar. Shintaro is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School (M.L.I.) and Meiji University Law School.

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